"Traditionally, Chinese eat far less fish than Japanese, and what they
do eat is mostly freshwater varieties. But sushi and other Japanese
seafood delicacies are gaining in popularity among the growing ranks
of the newly rich.

Emerging demand on the mainland is spurring expectations among seafood
industry officials, who describe China as a "market of 1.3 billion
stomachs."

"Japanese cuisine is viewed as sophisticated and healthy and has
become a symbol of wealth," said Lee, who exports fish to China and
Taiwan..."